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Lot #624
Lot #626

Lot 625: Exhibition Quality Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer Model 1956 Rifle

Exhibition Quality Relief Chiseled, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer Model 1956 Bolt Action Rifle with Hensoldt Scope and Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2019

Lot 625: Exhibition Quality Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer Model 1956 Rifle

Exhibition Quality Relief Chiseled, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer Model 1956 Bolt Action Rifle with Hensoldt Scope and Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2019

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $7,500
Price Realized:
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Exhibition Quality Relief Chiseled, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer Model 1956 Bolt Action Rifle with Hensoldt Scope and Case

Manufacturer: Steyr
Model: 1956-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30-06 Springfield
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2021
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 297
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Ramped beaded blade front and two leaf (one standing, one folding) rear notch sights and copious amounts of deeply relief chiseled engraved and contrasting gold inlaid foliate and vine patterns. The scope rings are engraved to match with a Hensoldt Wetzlar Diasta-D 4x32 scope. The magazine baseplate is expertly engraved with a forest scene, gold inlaid moose, and feather and vine gold inlaid borders. The trigger guard is engraved to match with a gold inlaid prong horn antelope. The bolt is finely jewelled with scroll engraving and gold inlaid oak leaf and acorn designs on the spade handle. Fitted with double set triggers. Checkered pistol grip stock with black forend and grip caps, attractive rollover cheekpiece, and vented Pachmayr recoil pad. With unmarked canvas covered travel case.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as exquisitely custom embellished. 90% plus blue finish remains with some visible edge wear and gray patina on either side of the muzzle, light handling marks, sharp engraving and complete gold inlays. The stock is fine with numerous small dings and pressure marks and well defined checkering. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent with clear optics.



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